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Lakefront Airport
Lakefront Airport (KNEW/NEW) serves New Orleans, United States. This is a mid-sized airport with 3 runways (09/27, 18L/36R). Field elevation is 8 ft AMSL. Data on this page is maintained by the aviation community — contribute to keep it accurate.
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Basic Info
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Runways
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Frequencies
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Operations
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Fuel
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Contacts
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Additional Info
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Basic Airport Information
- ICAO: KNEW
- Name: Lakefront Airport
- Type: medium_airport
- Category: Uncategorized
- Latitude: 30.0424
- Longitude: -90.028297
- Elevation: 8 ft
- Country: United States
- Municipality: New Orleans
- IATA Code: NEW
- FAA Code: N/A
- FIR: N/A
- Timezone: N/A
- Distance from City: N/A km
- VFR: Yes
- IFR: No
Runways
Runway 09/27
- Designation: 09/27
- Dimensions: 949x23m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: RNAV (GPS)
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 18L/36R
- Designation: 18L/36R
- Dimensions: 1127x23m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: ILS CAT I, RNAV (GPS), VOR/DME
- Remarks: N/A
Runway 18R/36L
- Designation: 18R/36L
- Dimensions: 2097x46m
- Surface: ASP
- PCN: N/A
- Lighting: Lighted
- NAVAIDs: N/A
- Approach Types: RNAV (GPS)
- Remarks: N/A
Frequencies
- Tower: 118.950, 118.950 MHz
- Ground: 121.700 MHz
- Operations: 141.350, 122.600 MHz
- Traffic/Approach: N/A
- ATIS: 124.900 MHz
Operation Hours
- Open: N/A
- Close: N/A
- Extra Hours On Request: No
- Remarks: N/A
Contacts
- AIS Tel: N/A
- ARO Tel: N/A
- MET Tel: N/A
- Admin Tel: N/A
- Health Tel: N/A
- Police Tel: N/A
- Authorities Tel: N/A
- Website: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Slots / PPR
- Slot Required: No
- PPR Required: No
- PPR Contact: N/A
- Remarks: N/A
Fees
- Landing Fee: USD 4/1000lbs MTOW
- Parking Fee: USD 10/night
- Handling Mandatory: No
- Currency: USD
- Remarks: Lakefront Airport, New Orleans LA. Downtown NOLA waterfront. GA reliever for KMSY.
Fuel Information
- Fuel Type: Jet A
- Price/L: N/A
- Last Updated: 2026-02-18
- Remarks: Flightline First. Downtown convenience premium.
Immigration
- Port of Entry: No
- GENDEC Required: No
- GAR Required: No
- Remarks: Domestic only. CBP at KMSY.
Restrictions
- Curfew Start: %H:%i
- Curfew End: %H:%i
- Noise Chapter Min: Chapter 3
- Remarks: Noise curfew. Lakefront location. Hurricane risk Jun-Nov. Below sea level.
Airport Services
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United States Permit Requirements
Fast
Landing: 1d
- Overflight Permit: No
- Landing Permit: Conditional
- Overflight Lead Time: N/A
- Landing Lead Time: 60 minutes minimum (eAPIS manifest before departure); recommend 24-48 hours for CBP port notification
Private / GA Operations:
No permits required for private non-revenue flights. eAPIS manifest mandatory for all international arrivals/departures.
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Explore HistoryFrequently Asked Questions
- What is the tower frequency at KNEW?
- The tower frequency at Lakefront Airport is 118.95, 118.95 MHz.
- What fuel is available at KNEW?
- Lakefront Airport offers Jet A.
- Does KNEW require landing permits?
- Yes, landing permits are required for Lakefront Airport (United States).